Christine Rae

Chances are you have bought or sold a home in the past. The process is often a challenge. House buyers prefer looking at, and purchasing, houses that are move-in ready and appealing. The home d cor of your average homeowner can vary from contemporary cave to shabby chic, and many sellers wish to show off their d cor to prospective buyers, but this is a policy that can backfire. That's where the Home Staging professional comes in. The Celebrity Expert(R) Home Staging professionals bring in their expertise to help both real estate agents and homeowners get houses ready for sale. They go 'way past' the old standby sales advice (keep the house and lawn clean and tidy) to transport your house to a new level of sales readiness and marketability - one that appeals to a broader range of buyers - with the specific goal of selling it in a shorter time for a higher price. To discover how the Celebrity Expert(R) Home Stagers work with real estate agents and homeowners to achieve this difference in the process, share in their secrets and advice in this book. You will wonder why you didn't use one before

Want to have homebuyers knocking down your door? Home Staging For Dummies delivers all the secrets to making your home stand out, sell faster, and bring in more money! It shows you how to make improvements room by room and generate a higher profit in the most cost- and time-effective way. Featuring eight full-color pages of instructive before-and-after photos, this completely practical guide demonstrates how and why to eliminate clutter, make repairs, arrange furnishings, and pave the way for buyers to make an emotional connection to your house. You’ll get a handle on what buyers want and how to show it to them, find plenty of do-it-yourself tasks that add real value to your home, and get tips on producing photos of your home that will have buyers craving to see more! Discover how to: See your home as prospective buyers will see itKnow what needs doing and what doesn’tMaster the three-step home staging processAdd real value to your home without breaking the bankDecide whether to DIY or call in the prosCreate curb appealMake a great first impression with a beautiful entrywaySpruce up your kitchen, bathroom, living, and dining roomsTurn your bedrooms into a buyer’s dreamWhip your mechanicals into top shapeAvoid staging nightmares Get top dollar for your home — all you need is a little help from Home Staging For Dummies!